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honorary
adjective
Sense 1:
Bestowed as an honor or recognition, without any accompanying privileges or responsibilities.
Example sentence: The retiring principal was awarded the honorary title of Principal Emeritus.
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Sense 2:
Receiving an honor, typically by serving in a ceremonial role.
Example sentence: The governor appointed him as an honorary ambassador to represent the state.
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Sense 3:
Used to describe a degree, position, or membership granted as a mark of esteem, even though it is not earned.
Example sentence: She proudly holds an honorary doctorate from a prestigious university.
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honorary
noun
Sense 1:
A person who receives an honor or award for a notable achievement.
Example sentence: The organization presented the Nobel Prize winner with a plaque and declared him an honorary.
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